The Piano Program at the University of Colorado Denver has evolved to encompass musical studies of a wide spectrum. Students are prepared for a variety of paths in the rapidly changing and diverse musical marketplace by focusing on the development of performance skills in jazz, classical, commercial, and experimental music styles and by learning the latest technological and entrepreneurial perspectives in the industry. There are ample performance and networking opportunities both on and off campus which give our program an extra edge when it comes to transitioning to the “real world” of musical employment. Our diverse piano faculty specializes in a variety of styles, allowing students to tailor their musical path of study and benefit from a variety of musical perspectives.
Ensembles
Piano Performance majors benefit from the hands-on training of ensembles. Our ensembles provide experience in a variety of styles that professional musicians will encounter.
Ensembles include:
- Jazz Combo
- Voz de la Clave (Latin Ensemble)
- Claim Jumpers (Dixieland Ensemble)
- Pop/Rock Ensemble
- Chamber Ensemble
- Electro-Acoustic Ensemble